Experience

Urban Matters CCC

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Health and Wellness Planner

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

• Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is a well-respected shelter for people experiencing homelessness in our community. The shelter opens its doors to guests year-round for overnight stays, providing hot meals and connections throughout the year. Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is a well-respected shelter for people experiencing homelessness in our community. The shelter opens its doors to guests year-round for overnight stays, providing hot meals and connections throughout the year.



Vancouver Island University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021



Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Research Institute

• Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

• Researcher

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  Contributing writer of Innovative Housing Compendium booklet written for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative (IHII). Facilitation and event support for IHII launch event. Contributing writer of Innovative Housing Compendium booklet written for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative (IHII). Facilitation and event support for IHII launch event.



LifeCycles Project Society

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Harvest Coordinator

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Coordinate project staff and volunteers to rescue otherwise unused fruit growing in Victoria's Urban Orchard and distribute to volunteers, homeowners and Food Banks. Train and oversee volunteers, write and design newsletters, manage inquiries and resolve problems. Coordinate project staff and volunteers to rescue otherwise unused fruit growing in Victoria's Urban Orchard and distribute to volunteers, homeowners and Food Banks. Train and oversee volunteers, write and design newsletters, manage inquiries and resolve problems.



Victoria Cool Aid Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2017

  Roles during employment: Team Leader Health Outreach Worker Community Service Worker Emergency Support Worker Roles during employment: Team Leader Health Outreach Worker Community Service Worker Emergency Support Worker



PEERS Victoria

• Victoria, BC

• Drop In Coordinator

  • 2014 - 2015

  Oversaw drop in space for past and current sex workers. Provided meals, referrals, support, workshops and education. Oversaw drop in space for past and current sex workers. Provided meals, referrals, support, workshops and education.



Surrounded by Cedar

• Relief Worker

  • 2013 - 2014

  Provided in home support and respite for household with three Youth In Care. Supported with psychosocial development, tutoring and education support, meals and supervision of well being. Provided in home support and respite for household with three Youth In Care. Supported with psychosocial development, tutoring and education support, meals and supervision of well being.